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Matteo Giovannini

Summary

As you may see on my CV, accepting challenges is the foundation of my life experiences and something I do with confidence. I've taken ambitious challenges on significant projects abroad in multinational construction companies. I have comprehensive expertise and experience in the field of guest service management specifically in the Hotel business.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Hotel Manager

Property Vine
Townsville, Australia
04.2024 - Current

Hotel manager of:

- Holborn at Central: 4**** Hotel and apartments in Townsville. 40 units.

- Kensington at Central: 4**** Hotel and apartments in Townsville. 35 units.


  • Directed staff schedules and rosters, optimising workforce efficiency. Recruited high-performing hospitality staff, onboarding with appropriate training..
  • Coached front of house teams in delivering smooth, professional reception services.
  • Inspected facility to identify and promptly address maintenance needs. Directed maintenance staff to keep facility and grounds at optimum standards.
  • Managed customer service interactions, addressing concerns and preserving positive experiences.

Head of front of house

Royal Woods Resort
Gold Coast, Australia
10.2023 - 04.2024

Resort of 46 Villas

  • Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries and any additional services needed. Maintained consistent positive customer feedback. Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Responded to incoming guests, telephone calls and email inquiries with efficiency and professionalism. Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.

Guest Service Agent

Discovery Parks
Petermann, Australia
05.2023 - 10.2023

Kings Canyon Resort

  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments. Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries and any additional services needed. Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.
  • Responded to incoming guests, telephone calls and email inquiries with efficiency and professionalism. Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
  • Collaborated with maintenance and housekeeping departments to facilitate smooth hotel operations.

Hotel Manager

B&B L.D.
Pula, Croatia
07.2016 - 11.2022

3*** Hotel, 17 units, 55 guests capacity

  • Started and developed the Business, achieving both extraordinary financial results and exeptional custumers feedback.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize operational efficiency and maximize profits. Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests. Monitored and evaluated performance of personnel to confirm compliance with standards.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.


Assistant Site Manger

Cimolai S.p.a.
Cerro Armazones, Chile
03.2021 - 06.2021

ELT, Extremely Large Telescope, ESO. The largest telescope of the world.

  • Official Translator in clients, suppliers and contractors related meetings.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team. Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.

Assistant Project Manager

Maeg S.p.a.
Milan, Italy
10.2019 - 03.2020

Unipol Tower, UnipolSai

  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.

Assistant Site Manager

Maeg S.p.a.
Doha, Qatar
10.2017 - 12.2017

Place Vendome Mall. The largest shopping centre of the world.

  • Official Translator in clients, suppliers and contractors related meetings.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams. Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Mailman

Poste Italiane
Treviso, Italy
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Economics And Financial Markets

University of Trieste
Italy
/2012 - /2016

Erasmus+ - Economics of Tourism

Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Spain
01.2016 - 07.2016

High School Diploma - Science

Liceo Scientifico M. Flaminio
Italy
/2007 - /2012

Skills

  • Multilingual
  • Communication proficiency
  • Staff recruitment, Staff training
  • Guest relations, Front office operations
  • Proficient in Newbook, Resly, RoomRacoon
  • Revenue Management

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Croatian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Timeline

Hotel Manager

Property Vine
04.2024 - Current

Head of front of house

Royal Woods Resort
10.2023 - 04.2024

Guest Service Agent

Discovery Parks
05.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant Site Manger

Cimolai S.p.a.
03.2021 - 06.2021

Assistant Project Manager

Maeg S.p.a.
10.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Site Manager

Maeg S.p.a.
10.2017 - 12.2017

Hotel Manager

B&B L.D.
07.2016 - 11.2022

Erasmus+ - Economics of Tourism

Universidad De Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
01.2016 - 07.2016

Mailman

Poste Italiane
07.2014 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - International Economics And Financial Markets

University of Trieste
/2012 - /2016

High School Diploma - Science

Liceo Scientifico M. Flaminio
/2007 - /2012
Matteo Giovannini